Assignment: Cause and Effect Chart
Create a cause and effect flowchart for the events described in the story on p. 502-503
Starting with the cause: "Someone steps on a mouse in the year 60 million BCE"
Include a chain of at least 7 effects to follow this.
Mar. 18, 2011
Notes introducing the story, "The Sound of Thunder," p. 499
Quickwrite Assignment.
Where would you go if you could travel through time? The past or the future?
Would you go to some other region of the world or stay here?
How would time travel affect your life? (1 paragraph ~1/2 page)
1. Read the poem. Look up any words that you do not understand in the dictionary.
2. Read the poem out loud. Look at the structure of the poem. How many stanzas are there? Is there a rhyme
or rhythm that gives it a particular feeling?
3. Look through the poem slowly and try to find examples of figurative language (metaphor, simile and personification).
Look for examples of imagery and sensory language. How do these things affect you? What do they express?
4. Read the poem again thinking about the speaker. What kind of person are they? What is their situation? How do
they think and feel and what are they trying to express?
5. Read the poem one last time again. Write down what you think the theme or message of the poem is.
Mar. 14, 2011
Ballad Performances
Mar. 11, 2011
Practice Ballads
Mar. 10, 2011
Finish class notes on Sounds of Poetry
Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
Finish Ballads
Introduction / notes on Ballads (see Ballad Assignment next class for notes)
Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement - Video
Reading / Discussion "The Ballad of Birmingham" p. 464
Oral class reading, practicing the rhythm of the Ballad
Reading "The History of the Ballad" p. 466
Mar. 4, 2011
Scanning practice.
Worksheet, tongue twisters and "The Bat"
Assignment : Draw an illustration of one of the Extended Metaphors in "Entre Nous"
You must include a full quotation and labels. Your drawing should be coloured
Picture quality / creativity /3
Labels and quotations /3
Feb. 25, 2011
Culture Week
Feb. 24, 2011
Culture Week
Feb. 23, 2011
Culture Week
Feb. 22, 2011
Culture Week
Feb. 21, 2011
Finish Figurative Language Notes from previous class
Group assignment in class (participation marks)
Students find and write examples of Figurative Language from "The Scarlett Ibis"
Group with the most examples found receives a prize
Class analysis of song "I Am A Rock," by Simon and Garfunkel
Assignment: From the Imagery Powerpoint above. Select 3 of the categories (flower, city, animal, etc.)
from the practice on the last slide and write 2 images for each one. One pleasant, and one unpleasant.
Be sure to use Sensory language.
Symbol Project. Each student will be assigned a symbol.
For homework, due Friday (9A and 9B), you must have researched information about your symbol and brought the notes to class. We will work on the assignment in class (paragraph writing, drawing, etc.) For the research, you must find and record 1 page of notes on 1. The different meanings for the symbol, 2. The history of the symbol. Where did the meanings for this symbol come from?
Be sure to write down ALL THE URLS AND WEBSITE NAMES OF THE SITES THAT YOU VISIT.
You must have the sources for your information written down.
This explains some background for the Cold War
and the nuclear arms race between The United States and the Soviet Union.
The story we are reading next class "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind," is an allegory
about this arms race.
Feb. 2, 2011
9A ONLY - Vocabulary Assignment.
Write the words and definitions of these 10 vocubulary words and compose
a paragraph containing all 10 words used correctly. Pay special attention to what KIND of word it is. ie. Don't use a noun like it is a verb, etc.
Symbol Description Assignment (see powerpoint). For These 5 symbols
(1. snake, 2. eagle, 3. Spring, 4. owl, 5. a white flag), write all the things that they
symbolize in our culture, and where that symbolic meaning comes from.
Due in class.
9B ONLY - Vocabulary Assignment.
Write the words and definitions of these 10 vocubulary words and compose
a paragraph containing all 10 words used correctly. Pay special attention to what KIND of word it is. ie. Don't use a noun like it is a verb, etc.
Apr. 1, 2011
Time travel story due.1. Outline
2. Rough draft (with visible editing)
3. Thoughtful comments from at least 2 other students
4. Good copy.
Mar. 31, 2011
Time Travel Story - Editing and ProofreadingPeer Editing and Comments.
Mar. 30 (9A), 29 (9B), 2011
Time Travel Story - Rough Draft WritingMini-Lesson: Writing Dialogue
Mar. 29 (9A) 28 (9B), 2011
Begin Time Travel Story - Outlines.Mar. 28, 2011
Class Discussion / Story BrainstormMar. 25, 2011
No Classes POSTOBONMar. 24, 2011
Finish "The Sound of Thunder"Complete Questions. p. 514 #1,3,4,6-10
Mar. 23, 2011
9A Only - Continue reading "The Sound of Thunder"Mar. 22, 2011
Preview Questions p. 514 #1,3,4,6-10Read "The Sound of Thunder," p. 499
9A - Read to bottom of p. 503.
9B -
Assignment: Cause and Effect Chart
Create a cause and effect flowchart for the events described in the story on p. 502-503
Starting with the cause: "Someone steps on a mouse in the year 60 million BCE"
Include a chain of at least 7 effects to follow this.
Mar. 18, 2011
Notes introducing the story, "The Sound of Thunder," p. 499Quickwrite Assignment.
Where would you go if you could travel through time? The past or the future?
Would you go to some other region of the world or stay here?
How would time travel affect your life? (1 paragraph ~1/2 page)
Mar. 17, 2011
Poetry TestMar. 16 (9A), 15 (9B), 2011
Vocabulary Game - using 10 words p. 498Mar. 15 (9A), 14 (9B), 2011
Review for test - Poetry Term Review PowerpointPractice Analysis - "The Courage That My Mother Had" p. 461
1. Read the poem. Look up any words that you do not understand in the dictionary.
2. Read the poem out loud. Look at the structure of the poem. How many stanzas are there? Is there a rhyme
or rhythm that gives it a particular feeling?
3. Look through the poem slowly and try to find examples of figurative language (metaphor, simile and personification).
Look for examples of imagery and sensory language. How do these things affect you? What do they express?
4. Read the poem again thinking about the speaker. What kind of person are they? What is their situation? How do
they think and feel and what are they trying to express?
5. Read the poem one last time again. Write down what you think the theme or message of the poem is.
Mar. 14, 2011
Ballad PerformancesMar. 11, 2011
Practice BalladsMar. 10, 2011
Finish class notes on Sounds of PoetryOnomatopoeia and Alliteration
Finish Ballads
Mar. 9 (9A), 8 (9B), 2011
Ballad Writing AssignmentPeer editing and review.
Mar. 8 (9A), 7 (9B), 2011
Questions p. 467 #1-9 in pairsOral Quiz for partner pairs.
Comparison / Contrast Chart p. 467
Mar. 7, 2011
Introduction / notes on Ballads (see Ballad Assignment next class for notes)Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement - Video
Reading / Discussion "The Ballad of Birmingham" p. 464
Oral class reading, practicing the rhythm of the Ballad
Reading "The History of the Ballad" p. 466
Mar. 4, 2011
Scanning practice.Worksheet, tongue twisters and "The Bat"
due in class.
Oral Exam: Reading Tongue Twisters.
Mar. 3, 2011
Notes on Rhythm and sound elements in PoetryExample Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKnTLrDbcw
Mar. 2 (9A), Mar. 1 (9B), 2011
<!--[if gte mso 10]>Reading and class interpretation of “Fog” p. 440
Mini-quiz on “Fire and Ice” p. 441
Extended Metaphor writing Assignment
Due Next class (Mar. 3)
Mar. 1 (9A) Feb. 28 (9B), 2011
Finish the "Entre Nous" extended metaphor drawing assignment.Hand back and review various assignments and Symbolism tests.
Feb. 28, 2011
Poem Reading:"Boy at the Window" p. 451 Class discussion and guided interpretation.
Discussion on Personification and Tone
Song with lyrics "Entre Nous"
Assignment : Draw an illustration of one of the Extended Metaphors in "Entre Nous"
You must include a full quotation and labels. Your drawing should be coloured
Picture quality / creativity /3
Labels and quotations /3
Feb. 25, 2011
Culture WeekFeb. 24, 2011
Culture WeekFeb. 23, 2011
Culture WeekFeb. 22, 2011
Culture WeekFeb. 21, 2011
Finish Figurative Language Notes from previous classGroup assignment in class (participation marks)
Students find and write examples of Figurative Language from "The Scarlett Ibis"
Group with the most examples found receives a prize
Class analysis of song "I Am A Rock," by Simon and Garfunkel
Low rider videos and poem "Tiburon" p. 430
Discussion about Simile of a Low Rider Car compared to a Shark
Feb. 18, 2011
"Where I'm From" Poem's due. Use lots of Imagery and Sensory LanguageIn-class performances of poems (participation marks)
Notes on Figurative Language - Similes, Metaphors, Personification
Feb. 17, 2011
Test on Allegory, Symbolism, The Golden Kite, and The Scarlett Ibis.Feb. 16, 2011
9A Only - Finish "Where I'm From" Poems(due Friday)
Present to the class?
Feb. 15, 2011
Both 9A and 9B - Symbol Projects Due9A Only - Read "A Blessing" (p. 405 of text)
Do the Imagery Chart, pointing out the examples and types of imagery
Begin the "Where I'm From Poem Assignment"
9B Only - Finish "Where I'm From" Poems
Present to the class.
Feb. 14, 2011
Begin Poetry Unit.notes on Imagery and sensory language
Assignment: From the Imagery Powerpoint above. Select 3 of the categories (flower, city, animal, etc.)
from the practice on the last slide and write 2 images for each one. One pleasant, and one unpleasant.
Be sure to use Sensory language.
9B Only - Read "A Blessing" (p. 405 of text)
Do the Imagery Chart, pointing out the examples and types of imagery
Begin the "Where I'm From Poem Assignment"
Feb. 11, 2011
Finish Scarlett Ibis Symbolism ChartResearch notes due for Symbol project.
Time to work on Symbol Project in class (drawing / paragraph writing)
Feb. 10, 2011
NO CLASSES - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWSFeb. 9, 2011
9A ONLY - Finish reading "The Scarlett Ibis"Symbolism Chart from the story.
Feb. 8, 2011
NO CLASSES - CANCELLED DUE TO POWER FAILUREFeb. 7, 2011
9B ONLY - Introduction ppt. to "The Scarlett Ibis"9A and 9B
Read "The Scarlett Ibis"
9B - Afternoon Period
Finish reading "The Scarlett Ibis"
Symbolism Chart from the story.
Feb. 4, 2011
Read "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind"Symbol chart for the story, interpreting the meaning.
Symbol Project. Each student will be assigned a symbol.
For homework, due Friday (9A and 9B), you must
have researched information about your symbol and brought the notes to class.
We will work on the assignment in class (paragraph writing, drawing, etc.)
For the research, you must find and record 1 page of notes on
1. The different meanings for the symbol,
2. The history of the symbol. Where did the meanings for this symbol come from?
Be sure to write down ALL THE URLS AND WEBSITE NAMES OF THE SITES THAT YOU VISIT.
You must have the sources for your information written down.
Feb. 3, 2011
Video on Symbolism in Bible and other literature.Notes on Allegory (same ppt. as Symbolism notes)
Introduction video to the Cold War.
This explains some background for the Cold War
and the nuclear arms race between The United States and the Soviet Union.
The story we are reading next class "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind," is an allegory
about this arms race.
Feb. 2, 2011
9A ONLY - Vocabulary Assignment.Write the words and definitions of these 10 vocubulary words and compose
a paragraph containing all 10 words used correctly. Pay special attention to what
KIND of word it is. ie. Don't use a noun like it is a verb, etc.
Due in class.
Preview of the story, The Scarlett Ibis
Begin Reading the Scarlett Ibis.
Feb. 1, 2011
Notes on Symbols. Example Symbols in classSymbol Description Assignment (see powerpoint). For These 5 symbols
(1. snake, 2. eagle, 3. Spring, 4. owl, 5. a white flag), write all the things that they
symbolize in our culture, and where that symbolic meaning comes from.
Due in class.
9B ONLY - Vocabulary Assignment.
Write the words and definitions of these 10 vocubulary words and compose
a paragraph containing all 10 words used correctly. Pay special attention to what
KIND of word it is. ie. Don't use a noun like it is a verb, etc.
This assignment is due Thursday, Feb. 3.